Here at Ara Institute of Canterbury, two of our Sustainability and Outdoor Education programmes (SOEP) are aimed primarily (but not limited to) towards secondary school leavers. We are now taking applications for these programmes which start in Feb 2026.
Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education: Level 4. Full time 12 months.
Academic entry criteria NCEA level 1 (80 credits including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy)
Further information: Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 4) – Ara
Successful completion of this programme will gain entry into the Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education Level 5: Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education – Ara
Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education: Level 7. Full time 3 years.
Academic entry criteria: University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects.
OR Successful completion of the Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education
Further information: Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education – Ara
This is the only degree of this type available in Aotearoa New Zealand.
